Willie Summersett accused of setting man on fire

Miami man arrested in Christmas 2012 incident that killed Darrell Brackett

MIAMI – A Miami man was arrested Wednesday after he poured gasoline on another man and set him on fire during an argument two years ago, police said.

Willie Summersett, 30, was arrested on a charge of first-degree murder in the Christmas 2012 incident that killed Darrell Brackett.

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Miami-Dade police said Brackett, 44, was walking back to his stalled car with a can of gas he had purchased at a nearby gas station when he was confronted by a group of men.

Police said an argument ensued and Summersett doused Brackett with the gas and then set him on fire.

Brackett later died at Jackson Memorial Hospital.


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